ΘνΓΓΙη 101 orientation is your first opportunity to live life as a Billiken and all incoming
students are expected to attend. During ΘνΓΓΙη 101, you'll connect with other students,
be introduced to ΘνΓΓΙη resources and get to know key spots on campus. Summer ΘνΓΓΙη 101 sessions for incoming freshmen are two-day overnight campus visits
filled with everything you need to prepare for your first semester. Our one-day summer
transfer ΘνΓΓΙη 101 sessions are designed with your previous college experience in mind. See ΘνΓΓΙη 101 sample schedules for freshmen, transfer students, and for parents and families. Specifically designed to support and equip you with the knowledge and tools you need
to achieve success in your educational career, ΘνΓΓΙη 101 also guides your guardians
and families to coach and empower you in your development as an adult learner.
ΘνΓΓΙη 101 sets you up for success from the start. We’ve packed ΘνΓΓΙη's orientation experience
with all the information you’ll need to prepare for your first semester at ΘνΓΓΙη. ΘνΓΓΙη
101 starts with a welcome session. There you will meet our ΘνΓΓΙη 101 leaders β€” upperclassmen
who will be your guides during summer orientation at ΘνΓΓΙη. Throughout summer orientation
at ΘνΓΓΙη you will: With ΘνΓΓΙη 101 leaders and ΘνΓΓΙη staff as your guides, you’ll feel welcome among your
fellow Billikens. You'll get excited about what lies ahead. And most importantly,
you’ll kick off your life at ΘνΓΓΙη with confidence.
Please do not purchase plane tickets or finalize travel plans until you have signed
up for a ΘνΓΓΙη 101 session. Each session has a limited capacity. Summer 2024 ΘνΓΓΙη 101 registration opens in mid-March. To register, . (Your username and password can be found in your admission packet). Click on the
ΘνΓΓΙη 101 Registration icon. You must submit your enrollment deposit before registering
for ΘνΓΓΙη 101. It may take 48 hours or more for the system to recognize your deposit
before you can select your ΘνΓΓΙη 101 session. All first-semester students are required to complete course placement testing and
the course selection survey. Most students need to complete the testing by May 15.
You’ll receive a folder of information when you check in for ΘνΓΓΙη 101. In your folder,
you'll find your orientation schedule and a checklist of tasks we suggest you complete
during some of the free time built into the program. About a week before your ΘνΓΓΙη 101 session, you will receive an email with more information
to prepare for ΘνΓΓΙη 101 and tasks to complete before your session. Please keep up on
emails from ΘνΓΓΙη and check for communication sent to the email address you used when
registering for ΘνΓΓΙη 101. Below is a sample of what students can expect from the two-day overnight ΘνΓΓΙη 101 Freshman
Orientation program.
We understand that you already have experience at college, so we've designed ΘνΓΓΙη
101 Transfer Orientation specifically to meet the unique needs of transfer students.
In-person and virtual sessions are available for 2024 transfer orientation.
ΘνΓΓΙη 101 includes sessions for parents and guardians. Learn more about financial aid,
campus safety, academic support and helping students transition to college life. During your orientation, you'll get to know the ΘνΓΓΙη 101 leaders, current Billikens
who are here specifically to help you get started on your journey at ΘνΓΓΙη. Find answers to the most-asked ΘνΓΓΙη 101 questions, from accommodations and parking
to class registration and student IDs. For additional questions about ΘνΓΓΙη 101, please
contact us at slu101@slu.edu. ΘνΓΓΙη 101 Summer Orientation
Prepare for Your First Semester at ΘνΓΓΙη
An Experience You'll Never Forget
What to Expect
ΘνΓΓΙη 101 Dates
Summer 2024 Freshman Orientation Sessions
Register for ΘνΓΓΙη 101
Before ΘνΓΓΙη 101
Two-Day Overnight ΘνΓΓΙη 101 Freshman Orientation Sample Schedule
Check-in at Grand residence hall, then head to Busch Student Center to start the day’s
events.
ΘνΓΓΙη 101 Welcome
Overview of the ΘνΓΓΙη 101 program
ΘνΓΓΙη 101 Game of Game (fun activities to simulate your first year)
Residential Life and Dining
Commuter Life Sessions
Peer Group Meetings
Lunch
Academic Advising Overview
Registration and Tech Lab
The Name Game Session
Honors Program Session
Involvement and Engagement
Resume 101
Applying for On-Campus Jobs
Building a ΘνΓΓΙη Academic Toolbox
Billiken Buzz (Hang out with other students, or do a self-guided campus tour.)
Campus Tour
Mission Dinner
Peer Group Meetings
Student Panel
Trivia
Evening Activities
Breakfast
Registration and Tech Lab
Study Abroad
ΘνΓΓΙη Scavenger Hunt
Involvement and Engagement
Resume 101
Applying for On-Campus Jobs
Billiken Buzz (Hang out with other students, or take a self-guided campus tour.)
Preparing for the Fall: Next Steps!
Peer Group Meetings
Lunch and Campus Resource Fair
Optional Afternoon Activities (If you still have items to finish before you depart
campus, please use this time to follow up with any offices or complete necessary tasks.)
Check out of Grand Hall (Checkout will begin in the morning, but must be out by 3
p.m.)
View Transfer ΘνΓΓΙη 101 Schedules and FAQs
View ΘνΓΓΙη 101 Schedules and Tips for Parents/Families
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